Mathias Zdarsky

Mathias Zdarsky (Czech: Matyáš Žďárský; 25 February 1856 – 20 June 1940) was an early ski pioneer and founder of modern Alpine skiing technique: Arnold Lunn described him as the "father of alpine skiing". He was the first ski instructor in the world. He was also a teacher, painter and sculptor.

Mathias Zdarsky
Zdarsky in 1908
Born(1856-02-25)25 February 1856
Kožichovice, Moravia
Died20 June 1940(1940-06-20) (aged 84)
St. Pölten, Austria
Occupation(s)Ski instructor, artist
Known for"Father of alpine skiing"
Inventor of steel ski binding
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